quantum-safe

comparative more quantum-safe · superlative most quantum-safe

1. Synonym of quantum-resistant (“unable to be easily deciphered by a quantum computer”).

   Even with quantum-safe encryption, likewise, gullible or negligent humans will still expose data.

   2020 March 13, Jon R. Lindsay, “Is China winning the quantum race?”, in The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: The Washington Post Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 27 Dec 2021

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   The challenge is ensuring that every point through which data flows, and even the data itself, is wrapped in quantum-safe security.

   2017 December 7, Will Hurd, “Quantum Computing Is the Next Big Security Risk”, in Wired, San Francisco, C.A.: Condé Nast Publications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 11 Mar 2023

   While scientists work in one IBM lab to improve quantum computers, others are working on quantum-safe cryptography to protect companies from them.

   2018 November 12, Natasha Bernal, “Inside IBM's Zurich lab, where scientists are banking on being the first to crack the quantum code”, in The Daily Telegraph, London: Telegraph Media Group, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 08 Nov 2020

   Synonyms: quantum-resistant